Well, I′m so sad tonight

And the words won't come out right

It′s been a long day on the trackAnd it's stamina that I lack

So, won't you run to me tonight?

Tonight, we could pretend that we′re just lovers

But I′ll only ever be a middle distance runner

Well, my heart is beating hard

And I'm off with a shot at the start

And my legs tremble from strain

But by the finish line, I am drained

So, won′t you run to me tonight?

Tonight, let's not talk about next summer

′Cause I'll only ever be a middle distance runner

Well, I′m so proud tonight

Of the woman you've become

And I'm just too tired to fight

So, my darling, I′ll succumb

But you′ll have to run to me tonight

Tonight, I will love you forever

But I'll only ever be a middle distance runner